Measuring progress in one's life

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It is a common and a fair expectation for every individual to aspire to progress in life, find methods by which he/she can measure the progress and take concerted steps to indeed make progress along the expected lines. A child wants to progress and perhaps the context is learning more things about life. Similarly, a student wants to get more qualified, get better marks etc. These are transient aspects of one's life and these measures of progress are fine. The moot question is what do you mean by progress in one's life? By this I mean a more long term understanding of the notion of progress in one's own life. A correct understanding of this aspect of life is crucial to every one of us. It is the sole basis on which we either become agitated about out life or feel so elated that we are indeed progressing. Therefore, a misplaced notion of progress in one's life can lead us to a dead end. On the other hand, even when we are supposed to be progressing we may be morally down thinking we are not leading a worthwhile life. Let us understand this aspect from the perspective of Gita...............

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Publication Title

Sadguru's Blessings

Publisher

Swayamprakasha Publications Trust

Keywords

Social science, Mutual dependence, Sustainability, Spirituality, Economic growth, Economic development

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